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San Angelo Regional Airport seeks public input on new master plan

SAN ANGELO — Officials with San Angelo Regional Airport are seeking public input on a new airport master plan, according to a news release from the City of San Angelo.

They are inviting the public to attend a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the conference room in the airport terminal at 8618 Terminal Circle.

The release states "public input is a critical part of the planning process and occurs throughout the master plan’s development. Public involvement is meant to include parties interested in the plan’s development, ensuring the final product reflects the goals and objectives of the community."

This will be the second of four workshops during preparation for the study, which is expected to complete in late fall. The first meeting was on Nov. 8, 2018. The last time the airport adopted a master plan was in 1995.

According to the release, a master plan is a comprehensive study focusing on short‐, medium‐, and long‐term development improvements needed to meet future aviation demand. The plan evaluates facilities that serve passengers, air cargo, aircraft owners, pilots and airport tenants. It also provides guidance on how facilities should be updated to maintain high levels of service to the flying public into the future.

At Thursday’s gathering, the project team will present updated aviation forecasts and the results of the facility requirements evaluation. These findings provide the framework for the formulation of development alternatives to meet future aviation needs. The team will also answer questions and receive input from the public.

Samuel Sutton is a journalist covering West Texas. Send him a news tip at ssutton@gannett.com or call 325-812-7179. Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com.